The number of people killed on British roads while they were at work dropped slightly last year according to the latest figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Of the 1,792 killed in fatal accidents in 2016, 529 (29.5%) were at work at the time. The previous year 31% …
Another successful Health and Safety training day, conducted for one of our Bridgwater clients at the impressive J24 facilities. Training package included; Fire Awareness Training, Fire Warden , Manual Handling, COSHH, Hand Arm Vibration and Working at Height. We also incorporated the HSE latest campaign “Go Home Safely” into our training …
A food seasoning manufacturer has been fined after an agency worker suffered serious hand injuries when his finger got caught in a machine. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard how the man, working at Symrise Ltd in Corby, was cleaning near the screw conveyor machine, when he tripped and his finger came …
A supplier of food grade CO2 and CO2/nitrogen mixes to restaurants and pubs in the north of England has shortened its cylinder inspection cycle by half after an employee was injured in an explosion. J & R Gases employee Luke Hawthorn, 30, was at the company’s depot in Nelson, Lancashire, filling …
This document is available from www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/ Page 1 of 16 Health and Safety Executive Fatal injuries arising from accidents at work http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/pdf/fatalinjuries.pdf
Team Mendip girls U13’s team, proudly sponsored by Cunningham Safety Consultants, win The Moors Youth Tournament! Playing up a year in the U14’s age group they came away as winners, conceding only one goal in some very hot conditions. Well done to Phoebe, Bayley, Maisie, Emily, Anna, Jennie and Tara. Thanks …
A girls’ school has been fined for breaching work at height regulations after a teacher fell from a stepladder and was left unconscious. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that on 9 May 2016 a teacher was conducting rigging and adjustments to spotlights and cabling in the school drama studio when he fell from …
The average cost of health and safety fines in 2016 far outstripped the cost of compliance, according to a new study from health and safety consultants. The research found that businesses paid an average of £115,440 in fines after being found guilty of health and safety breaches in 2016. The …
Cunningham Safety Consultants are awarded a contract to provide HSE Construction Audits for a major Principle Contractor in London.
Crest Nicholson Operations, the principal contractor of a large housing development project in Surrey, has been fined after a worker was run over by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). CDM failing costs Crest Nicholson £800k David Cole, who was contracted to Harlequin Brickwork, was working as a foreman on the …
